The state Assembly approved a bill on Thursday prohibiting state and local police from assisting in enforcing federal marijuana laws, reports the Los Angeles Times.

The measure introduced by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles) would shield Californians complying with state pot laws, such as dispensary owners and recreational users, from state or local police actions.

"AB 1578 ensures that our limited local and state resources are not spent on federal marijuana enforcement against individuals and entities that are in compliance with our laws," Jones-Sawyer said during the floor debate.